Does BlackRock pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, BlackRock employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at BlackRock. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at BlackRock?

69% of BlackRock employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated BlackRock 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at BlackRock?

Analyst (1011) , Associate (951) , Vice President (578) , Director (299) , Summer Analyst (159) , Software Engineer (152) , Intern (131) , Financial Analyst (76) , Portfolio Manager (71) , Managing Director (64) , Business Analyst (55) , Administrative Assistant (47) , Summer Intern (44) , Associate Software Engineer (36) , Senior Software Engineer (36)

What are the pros of working at BlackRock according to real employee reviews?

"Great culture and very easy to connect with people both in and outside the office." ((in 871 reviews)); "Blackrock has some great people working very hard in most departments and provides solid operational support." ((in 678 reviews)); "good work life balance but now with 4 days in the office it is much harder" ((in 455 reviews)); "Good benefits and always trying to improve." ((in 379 reviews)); "paced environment with a lot of learning 2) Colleagues are smart 3) Great brand to have on your resume" ((in 180 reviews))

What are the cons of working at BlackRock according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and not much help" ((in 229 reviews)); "Poor management with too many silos" ((in 197 reviews)); "Low salary and too corporate." ((in 168 reviews)); "Poor managers who are just in the right place right time to be promoted (got in early)." ((in 111 reviews)); "Compensation is low and not transparent" ((in 99 reviews))

What are employees saying about BlackRock layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about BlackRock layoffs and their outlook for job security at BlackRock in 2026.

BlackRock reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(6,601 total reviews)

Laurence D. Fink

82% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

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BlackRock has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,601 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BlackRock employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0

Jan 24, 2015

Great work culture with smart, dedicated people

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone is smart willing to go the extra mile for clients and each other. Great exposure to many areas of investing and with opportunities to make an impact

Cons

Struggles with work life balance and often understaffed; hours can be long

4.0

Jan 23, 2015

VP

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great brand in asset management world!

Cons

Not a true meritocracy.

5.0

Jan 23, 2015

Excellent all around!

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive culture with a huge focus on employee satisfaction and work/life balance. Senior management encourages a work/like balance, but like any firm in the financial services industry, it can be a challenge. Excellent focus on promoting from within. Quality resources are available to deepen knowledge of BlackRock's products and services as well as the history of the firm. Great sense of community with other BlackRock groups. The pride we all have is infectious and its great to be a part of a firm that strives to increase financial stability for institutions and individuals. Larry Fink is a born leader and cares about our clients and employees.

Cons

The promotion process is antiquated. That being said, anyone can navigate through it if you are dedicated and have worked to build a great reputation.

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